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title: "Anybody idea what's going on here? Plant is very dry, but seems…"
description: "Anybody idea what's going on here? Plant is very dry, but seems slightly mushy?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/y9GwjDJK7K77CcbBzRbln7"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "#junglevibes"
published: "2025-10-18T20:01:39.794751Z"
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# Anybody idea what's going on here? Plant is very dry, but seems…

_Posted by #junglevibes on 2025-10-18_

Anybody idea what's going on here? Plant is very dry, but seems slightly mushy?

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## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-10-18

That might be root rot. If it spreads, restart the cactus with a cutting

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-10-18

If its mushy, thats rot. If it was me, id lop the top off the larger one, check the cut to make sure there's no rot in the center. Spray it with hydrogen peroxide to kill any bacteria, then let it callus and prop it. I dont think you can save the smaller. Id recommend a smaller pot, not much larger than the props diameter, and a gritting soil, ideally no peat, as it keeps cacti too damp.

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